Here are a couple of silver doors and a bit more. This is the entrance to Rosemont Market and Bakery on the Hill. I stopped by a couple of weeks ago to grab a juice, coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Breakfast was tasty, and I enjoyed it in a comfortable, overstuffed chair in the section to the right. I relished the 20 minutes or so sort of in another world, in a section of the city that I seldom sit and take in the news. It was interesting listening to the anonymous chatter among friends that seem to meet here on a regular basis. I like these small little oases, filled with pleasant aromas and friendly talk. If I lived in the city proper and could walk everywhere, I have often thought it would be fun to visit a different spot each morning for breakfast and all the newsy words. I'd put on too much baggage though. Then again, who am I kidding? I really don't even like eating in the morning. Some mornings, I'll ask Elenka if she'd like to go for breakfast. We'll head out, find a spot. She'll order her bagel or some other choice, and I'll just settle of a cup of coffee. Drives her crazy! She's not happy! I guess she really does believe it's the most important meal of the day.
There are small corners like this one in every neighborhood, where friends meet for a little talk over a cup of coffee.. or maybe more.
ReplyDeleteIt is the friendliness of those places that attract people.
As for breakfast, I am like you also. No matter people think that it is the most important meal of the day, I would rather settle with a cup a coffee to start the day.
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Yes, I like finding these little treasures too, especially when there is coffee :^)
ReplyDeleteI dunno, Bird. I would need to see a certificate from the health department before I dared eat anything here! But, I am with you about breakfast. Coffee and a banana. If I have planned ahead -- and that is rare -- add in some cut fruit. But, when we travel and there is a breakfast buffet, I eat everything in sight. What is that all about?
ReplyDeleteYou like to watch and listen: that's your breakfast.
ReplyDeleteYes, it's true. I have to eat within 5 seconds of rising.
ReplyDeleteTruth be told, Birdman won't even look at what I eat for breakfast....claims the greek yogurt concoction I wolf down disgusts him.
hmmmm, he has no trouble with the bagels I make!
Brillant idea to go from one cafe to another; think I'l try i.
ReplyDeleteCoffee and then food for breakfast. I don't know how anyone goes without breakfast in the morning.
ReplyDeleteUrban bake shops and cafes are wonderful social worlds which some people can make their own semi-private space. They become extensions of their living rooms. Great photo to go with your discussion.
ReplyDeletesince i've been 'temporarily retired', i eat mid-morning and just enjoy multiple coffees before that. :)
ReplyDeleteI thought I was the only one who didn't always want breakfast but I guess not. I don't feel any hunger pangs until around 9:30. But, I do think I'd enjoy a glass of juice in a friendly environment!
ReplyDeleteI skip breakfast quite often...
ReplyDeleteCoffee is definitely the main thing, but if there happens to be a pastry lying about (as pastries tend to do) or if poached eggs on toast is available..I'm in like Flynn!!
ReplyDeleteI can't eat early in the morning. Ten oclock is a good time to breakfast.
ReplyDeleteElenka is right!I love having breakfast in hotels, always a lot to eat and not to have to cook it! The dream!
ReplyDeleteI'll take your word as to this place providing a nice breakfast. But it looks filthy from the doors. A place only a frog or toad would go!
ReplyDeleteAnd you really do need to eat the most important meal of the day whenever it happens to be!
I love my breakfast!
ReplyDeleteSounds like my kind of place.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Elenka. I need food in the morning...and every other time as well.
ReplyDeleteI don't like to eat until I've been up for a while and then peanut butter & toast does it for me.
ReplyDeleteYou must go to visit your relatives in PEI - it is so beautiful and not too far from you. It was about a 1,000 mile drive for us!
I agree with Elenka. At least a small breakfast.
ReplyDeleteI love breakfast. It's my favorite meal of the day, you are missing out on this pleasure ;)
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Love the bulletin board, love Rosemont Bakery, love Portland in the morning, before it gets really rolling...(I think Rosemont Bakery is near Morning Street...?) Different breakfast rhythms for you two...no worries, I say...
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